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... correct the interference by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment not expressly approved by one or more of Conformity SHARP PowerLine Ethernet Adapter, HN-VA400U and HN-VA100U This device complies with the limits for help. FCC Regulations state that may cause harmful interference to this equipment. However, there is...
... correct the interference by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment not expressly approved by one or more of Conformity SHARP PowerLine Ethernet Adapter, HN-VA400U and HN-VA100U This device complies with the limits for help. FCC Regulations state that may cause harmful interference to this equipment. However, there is...
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Table of Contents Introduction 2 Unpacking Checklist 3 Safety Information 3 Electrical Interference Information 4 Network Security 5 A Look at the PLC Adapter 6 Registering the Adapter 8 Installing the Adapter 10 Troubleshooting 13 Indicators on the PLC adapter 16 Canceling the Registration of the Adapter 18 Specifications 19 1
Table of Contents Introduction 2 Unpacking Checklist 3 Safety Information 3 Electrical Interference Information 4 Network Security 5 A Look at the PLC Adapter 6 Registering the Adapter 8 Installing the Adapter 10 Troubleshooting 13 Indicators on the PLC adapter 16 Canceling the Registration of the Adapter 18 Specifications 19 1
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... devices to the HN-VA400U adapter. A total of the adapters to access the Internet. Internet PLC adapter PLC adapter Connect a network-enabled AQUOS LCD-TV to your network devices to allow all your powerline network with LAN cables. It cannot be used. 2 Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing an additional SHARP PLC (PowerLine Communication) adapter. ♦This additional...
... devices to the HN-VA400U adapter. A total of the adapters to access the Internet. Internet PLC adapter PLC adapter Connect a network-enabled AQUOS LCD-TV to your network devices to allow all your powerline network with LAN cables. It cannot be used. 2 Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing an additional SHARP PLC (PowerLine Communication) adapter. ♦This additional...
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... not install or use the adapter outside. 3 Liquid has been spilled into the adapter or the adapter has been exposed to qualified service personnel. Do not touch the adapter or the power cord during a lightning storm. The adapter produces odors, smoke, or unusual noises. - Unpacking Checklist HN-VA100U LAN POWER Unpacking Checklist HN-VA400U LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4...
... not install or use the adapter outside. 3 Liquid has been spilled into the adapter or the adapter has been exposed to qualified service personnel. Do not touch the adapter or the power cord during a lightning storm. The adapter produces odors, smoke, or unusual noises. - Unpacking Checklist HN-VA100U LAN POWER Unpacking Checklist HN-VA400U LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4...
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...remote controls, and other devices connected to the same power line such as touch lamps and dimmers. 4 It is recommended that may cause the adapter to allow air circulation and cooling. 4 inches 4 inches Electrical Interference Information Devices that you use noise filters between these devices and the electrical ...outlets where they are plugged in fire. Keep at least 4 inches free around the sides and top of the adapter to overheat and result in . Do not connect a cable other appliances may result and cause fire. The power outlet must be installed near...
...remote controls, and other devices connected to the same power line such as touch lamps and dimmers. 4 It is recommended that may cause the adapter to allow air circulation and cooling. 4 inches 4 inches Electrical Interference Information Devices that you use noise filters between these devices and the electrical ...outlets where they are plugged in fire. Keep at least 4 inches free around the sides and top of the adapter to overheat and result in . Do not connect a cable other appliances may result and cause fire. The power outlet must be installed near...
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... mutual interference. Network Security Network Security To prevent others using 128-bit AES encryption. The SHARP PLC adapter is recommended that have been registered are permitted to connect to another person or send an adapter out for service, it does not guarantee 100% protection against unauthorized access to your network.) ♦The procedure...
... mutual interference. Network Security Network Security To prevent others using 128-bit AES encryption. The SHARP PLC adapter is recommended that have been registered are permitted to connect to another person or send an adapter out for service, it does not guarantee 100% protection against unauthorized access to your network.) ♦The procedure...
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A Look at the PLC Adapter A Look at the PLC Adapter Front 1 4 POWER 23 1 SET button This button is used to register the adapter on the network. (The SET button is also used to cancel the network registration of the adapter.) 2 POWER indicator This lights green when the power is on (see page 16). 3 PLC indicator This lights steadily when communication is possible, and blinks when communication is taking place (see page 16). 4 Power cord Plug this into an electrical outlet to connect the adapter to the network. 6
A Look at the PLC Adapter A Look at the PLC Adapter Front 1 4 POWER 23 1 SET button This button is used to register the adapter on the network. (The SET button is also used to cancel the network registration of the adapter.) 2 POWER indicator This lights green when the power is on (see page 16). 3 PLC indicator This lights steadily when communication is possible, and blinks when communication is taking place (see page 16). 4 Power cord Plug this into an electrical outlet to connect the adapter to the network. 6
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...power is either off or the adapter is not connected to these ports using LAN cables. (One LAN cable is taking place: Blinks green: Communicating by 100BASE-TX Blinks orange or red: Communicating by 10BASE-T If both indicators (at the PLC Adapter HN-VA400U LAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 5... 5 LAN ports Connect network devices such as needed.) Note: The HN-VA100U adapter has one LAN port. please purchase additional cables separately as a computer, router, and ...
...power is either off or the adapter is not connected to these ports using LAN cables. (One LAN cable is taking place: Blinks green: Communicating by 100BASE-TX Blinks orange or red: Communicating by 10BASE-T If both indicators (at the PLC Adapter HN-VA400U LAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 5... 5 LAN ports Connect network devices such as needed.) Note: The HN-VA100U adapter has one LAN port. please purchase additional cables separately as a computer, router, and ...
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... make sure it is solidly lit or blinking (registration is not possible if the existing adapter is not able to register the additional adapter. Existing (previously registered) adapter Additional adapter 2 Hold down for about 2 seconds and then release it. • When you release the SET button,... the POWER indicator will be cleared). Registering the Adapter Registering the Adapter Follow the steps below to communicate normally on the existing adapter for about 10 seconds, the registration will blink. • Do not hold the SET button ...
... make sure it is solidly lit or blinking (registration is not possible if the existing adapter is not able to register the additional adapter. Existing (previously registered) adapter Additional adapter 2 Hold down for about 2 seconds and then release it. • When you release the SET button,... the POWER indicator will be cleared). Registering the Adapter Registering the Adapter Follow the steps below to communicate normally on the existing adapter for about 10 seconds, the registration will blink. • Do not hold the SET button ...
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... explained on page 10. • If the PLC indicator on the additional adapter does not light up to 30 seconds. • Important: Do not remove either adapter from the outlet and install it (this must be done within 2 minutes of completing Step 2). • When you release the SET button, the ...instead the POWER indicator blinks in the desired location as explained on the network may stop blinking and the PLC indicator on the additional adapter for about 2 seconds and then release it in the pattern 2 blinks OFF 2 blinks OFF ... registration was not successful. Registering the...
... explained on page 10. • If the PLC indicator on the additional adapter does not light up to 30 seconds. • Important: Do not remove either adapter from the outlet and install it (this must be done within 2 minutes of completing Step 2). • When you release the SET button, the ...instead the POWER indicator blinks in the desired location as explained on the network may stop blinking and the PLC indicator on the additional adapter for about 2 seconds and then release it in the pattern 2 blinks OFF 2 blinks OFF ... registration was not successful. Registering the...
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...device may impair performance. (The adapter has its own surge protection.) • The POWER indicator on page 8 before it . • It is recommended that you plug the adapter directly into an electrical outlet. Installing the Adapter Installing the Adapter Important: The adapter must be installed. 1 Plug ...the power cord of the additional adapter into the electrical outlet where you wish to use it can ...
...device may impair performance. (The adapter has its own surge protection.) • The POWER indicator on page 8 before it . • It is recommended that you plug the adapter directly into an electrical outlet. Installing the Adapter Installing the Adapter Important: The adapter must be installed. 1 Plug ...the power cord of the additional adapter into the electrical outlet where you wish to use it can ...
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POWER 3 Insert one end of the LAN cable into the LAN port on the adapter lights steady green or blinks green. This indicates that the adapter is provided with the adapter. LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 11 Firmly insert the cable ends until they "click" into place. • One LAN cable is able to the... adapter, and insert the other end into the LAN port on the device (router, computer, network TV, etc.) that you need additional cables, please purchase 10BaseT-...
POWER 3 Insert one end of the LAN cable into the LAN port on the adapter lights steady green or blinks green. This indicates that the adapter is provided with the adapter. LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 11 Firmly insert the cable ends until they "click" into place. • One LAN cable is able to the... adapter, and insert the other end into the LAN port on the device (router, computer, network TV, etc.) that you need additional cables, please purchase 10BaseT-...
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... impossible on some power line systems. In particular, if your power lines. ♦A communication speed of power line) over which PLC adapters can communicate is possible. If you find that communication is not satisfactory, try plugging the... adapter into a different outlet. ♦Communication may be slow or impossible. Installing the Adapter Note: Do not connect two PLC adapters together by a breaker or other equipment, communication between adapters, noise on the line, and other factors may cause slower speeds...
... impossible on some power line systems. In particular, if your power lines. ♦A communication speed of power line) over which PLC adapters can communicate is possible. If you find that communication is not satisfactory, try plugging the... adapter into a different outlet. ♦Communication may be slow or impossible. Installing the Adapter Note: Do not connect two PLC adapters together by a breaker or other equipment, communication between adapters, noise on the line, and other factors may cause slower speeds...
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...PLC indicator lights normally but not in next to an existing PLC adapter, the registration of the adapter rises to the other adapters on page 8. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you cannot solve the problem, call 1-800-BE-SHARP. Try plugging the adapter into a standard (120 V, 60 Hz) outlet. • ...Make sure the outlet has power. Problem Solution The POWER indicator is off even though the adapter is possible. Use the adapter in some outlets but the LAN port...
...PLC indicator lights normally but not in next to an existing PLC adapter, the registration of the adapter rises to the other adapters on page 8. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you cannot solve the problem, call 1-800-BE-SHARP. Try plugging the adapter into a standard (120 V, 60 Hz) outlet. • ...Make sure the outlet has power. Problem Solution The POWER indicator is off even though the adapter is possible. Use the adapter in some outlets but the LAN port...
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... and one of the PLC adapters. Use noise filters for appliances such as cell phone chargers, battery chargers, vacuums, power tools, and hair dryers, and use them as far away as possible from your SHARP PLC adapters. 14 If you must use other adapters, use these appliances as far... as possible from the PLC adapters. • If adapters are located too far apart, communication may be impaired. This may impair communication....
... and one of the PLC adapters. Use noise filters for appliances such as cell phone chargers, battery chargers, vacuums, power tools, and hair dryers, and use them as far away as possible from your SHARP PLC adapters. 14 If you must use other adapters, use these appliances as far... as possible from the PLC adapters. • If adapters are located too far apart, communication may be impaired. This may impair communication....
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... the outlets when you are concerned that somebody may be trying to use your network. If you are not using the network. 15 If the adapter still does not operate correctly, cancel the registration as explained on page 8. This is normal. • AES 128-bit encryption is being sent over... and then plug it as • Try plugging the appliance into a different touch lights or dimmers do outlet. If the adapter still does not operate correctly, call 1-800-BE-SHARP. Other devices such as explained on page 18, and then re-register it back in. Use the appliance as far away...
... the outlets when you are concerned that somebody may be trying to use your network. If you are not using the network. 15 If the adapter still does not operate correctly, cancel the registration as explained on page 8. This is normal. • AES 128-bit encryption is being sent over... and then plug it as • Try plugging the appliance into a different touch lights or dimmers do outlet. If the adapter still does not operate correctly, call 1-800-BE-SHARP. Other devices such as explained on page 18, and then re-register it back in. Use the appliance as far away...
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... communicating on the network (the interval of PLC communication and the communication speed. OFF... The adapter is not connected to the network or the power is possible. PLC indicator The PLC indicator indicates both the status of ... Communication status ON Blinking OFF Communication is off . 2 blinks > OFF > 2 blinks > Registration of the adapter failed (see page 8). Indicators on the PLC adapter Indicators on the PLC adapter POWER indicator ON The power is on Blinking • The adapter is starting up (the adapter blinks orange and green during startup). • The...
... communicating on the network (the interval of PLC communication and the communication speed. OFF... The adapter is not connected to the network or the power is possible. PLC indicator The PLC indicator indicates both the status of ... Communication status ON Blinking OFF Communication is off . 2 blinks > OFF > 2 blinks > Registration of the adapter failed (see page 8). Indicators on the PLC adapter Indicators on the PLC adapter POWER indicator ON The power is on Blinking • The adapter is starting up (the adapter blinks orange and green during startup). • The...
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...communicate at a speed of 30 Mbps or higher. The adapters are connected, it is the speed between adapters. The speed indicated is an approximate maximum for data transfer by UDP between the two adapters with the best communication speed. 17 The adapters are able to 30 Mbps. It is not the ...effective speed between computers on the PLC adapter Green Orange Red The adapters are able to communicate at a speed of no more ...
...communicate at a speed of 30 Mbps or higher. The adapters are connected, it is the speed between adapters. The speed indicated is an approximate maximum for data transfer by UDP between the two adapters with the best communication speed. 17 The adapters are able to 30 Mbps. It is not the ...effective speed between computers on the PLC adapter Green Orange Red The adapters are able to communicate at a speed of no more ...
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...be complete. (It may take as long as 30 seconds for cancellation to be done in the following steps with the adapter plugged into an electrical outlet. 1 On the adapter whose registration you want to cancel, hold down the SET button on page 8. 18 SET 2 Wait until the POWER ...10 seconds) and then release the button. This should be completed.) • To use the adapter again, you suspect that someone is using an adapter to gain unauthorized access to register it as explained on the adapter until the POWER indicator turns back on your network, cancel the registration of the...
...be complete. (It may take as long as 30 seconds for cancellation to be done in the following steps with the adapter plugged into an electrical outlet. 1 On the adapter whose registration you want to cancel, hold down the SET button on page 8. 18 SET 2 Wait until the POWER ...10 seconds) and then release the button. This should be completed.) • To use the adapter again, you suspect that someone is using an adapter to gain unauthorized access to register it as explained on the adapter until the POWER indicator turns back on your network, cancel the registration of the...
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...rate (theoretical value): 200 Mbps max. Effective speed: 85 Mbps max. (UDP) 55 Mbps max. (TCP)*2 Maximum number of 16 adapters connectable adapters*3 Frequency band Access method 2 MHz to 30 MHz CSMA/CA (PLC interface side) Encryption method Modulation method AES 128-bit Windowed OFDM... speed) may be affected by power line conditions (structure of equipment, length of adapters is also a data communication protocol used on the Internet, and although the data communication reliability of PLC adapters and other devices connected to a Linux® server. *3 The maximum number of...
...rate (theoretical value): 200 Mbps max. Effective speed: 85 Mbps max. (UDP) 55 Mbps max. (TCP)*2 Maximum number of 16 adapters connectable adapters*3 Frequency band Access method 2 MHz to 30 MHz CSMA/CA (PLC interface side) Encryption method Modulation method AES 128-bit Windowed OFDM... speed) may be affected by power line conditions (structure of equipment, length of adapters is also a data communication protocol used on the Internet, and although the data communication reliability of PLC adapters and other devices connected to a Linux® server. *3 The maximum number of...